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Kodex: Professional Code Editing Comes to iOS Devices

by Bruno Philipe Resende Silva

Kodex delivers desktop-class code editing to iOS with multi-caret support, regex search, and syntax highlighting for 150+ languages. Targets developers needing mobile coding capabilities without compromising professional features.

Detailed Review

Kodex represents a significant advancement in mobile code editing, bringing professional-grade development tools to iOS devices. Developed by Bruno Philipe Resende Silva, this application bridges the gap between mobile convenience and desktop-level functionality, offering programmers a viable alternative for on-the-go coding sessions. The app positions itself as a comprehensive solution for developers who require robust editing capabilities outside traditional desktop environments. The application's feature set demonstrates thoughtful implementation of professional development tools. Multi-caret editing enables simultaneous modifications across multiple code sections, significantly accelerating refactoring tasks. Regex search and replace functionality includes template matching capabilities that surpass basic text manipulation. The minimap navigation system provides visual document overviews similar to desktop IDEs, while support for over 150 programming languages ensures broad compatibility. Trackpad integration with custom gestures further enhances the precision editing experience, particularly on iPad Pro models. User experience reflects careful attention to iOS ecosystem integration. The application leverages Files app integration through QuickEdit mode, allowing direct file access without intermediate import steps. Interface design maintains clean, focused editing environments while providing quick access to advanced features through intuitive gestures. Real-world usage patterns suggest the app excels for code review sessions, quick fixes, and learning exercises, though complex project management remains better suited to desktop environments. Performance remains responsive even with larger codebases, though very large files may experience rendering delays. User feedback trends indicate strong satisfaction with core functionality, though some compatibility concerns emerge. Reviewer aiyagari (2022-02-17) praised the iPad Pro integration, noting 'it takes advantage of so many capabilities of the iPad Pro.' Multiple users including Tetsuo29 (2023-11-01) reported excellent text editing capabilities while noting iPadOS 17 compatibility issues. Feature requests like Vue.js syntax highlighting from McSquigy (2021-03-03) demonstrate engaged user base providing constructive feedback. The 4.15-star rating reflects generally positive reception with room for platform compatibility improvements. The application demonstrates clear strengths in feature completeness and mobile optimization, though platform-specific limitations persist. Performance remains excellent for most coding tasks, but very large projects may reveal mobile hardware constraints. Ideal use cases include emergency fixes, code review during travel, and educational purposes where full desktop access isn't available. The development team appears responsive to user feedback, though recent iOS version compatibility issues suggest update pacing could improve. Overall, Kodex delivers exceptional value for mobile developers seeking professional editing capabilities.

Key Features

  • Multi-caret editing enables simultaneous code modifications across multiple sections, dramatically improving refactoring efficiency on mobile devices
  • Regex search with template matching provides advanced pattern recognition and replacement capabilities exceeding basic text editing
  • Minimap navigation offers visual document overview and rapid scrolling through large codebases similar to desktop development environments
  • Syntax highlighting supports 150+ programming languages ensuring professional code presentation across diverse development projects
  • Files app integration allows direct editing through QuickEdit mode without file import/export workflows, streamlining mobile workflow
  • Trackpad gesture support enables precision cursor control and multi-caret placement through ctrl+shift+click combinations on supported devices

Why Users Love It

Desktop-class editing features
Excellent iOS integration

Perfect for: Developers requiring professional coding capabilities on iOS devices

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Current Rank

#48

Best Rank

#42

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Average Rank

#46

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User Reviews

justanaveragespanishlearner
Mar 24, 2021

This app is underrated. I code in HTML, CSS and JS. Infinite file creation and overall good looking and pleasant to my eyes. Basically, it's VSCode for iPad. Install for an amazing text editor This app is underrated. I code in HTML, CSS and JS. Infinite file creation and overall good looking and pleasant to my eyes. Basically, it's VSCode for iPad.

Tetsuo29
Nov 1, 2023

I love this app. It’s the best text editor I’ve found or iOS / iPadOS. Unfortunately, it seems broken on the latest iPadOS 17.x. I went ahead and tipped and I hope the dev will be able to fix it. Seems broken on iPadOS 17.x I love this app. It’s the best text editor I’ve found or iOS / iPadOS. Unfortunately, it seems broken on the latest iPadOS 17.x. I went ahead and tipped and I hope the dev will be able to fix it.

jacky zhu channel
Nov 11, 2019

It’s good for me coding stuff in Python and JS, since it’s a code editor, but add features like a compiler, since I’d like to see what my code looks like in the real world. It’s good It’s good for me coding stuff in Python and JS, since it’s a code editor, but add features like a compiler, since I’d like to see what my code looks like in the real world.

McSquigy
Mar 3, 2021

Would love it even more if you added syntax highlighting for vue files. :) Still looks pretty good if I just manually choose javascript from the highlighting list, though, so no big deal. Nice Code Editor for iPad Would love it even more if you added syntax highlighting for vue files. :) Still looks pretty good if I just manually choose javascript from the highlighting list, though, so no big deal.

NoEl111222333444
Sep 25, 2020

I actually really like this but I have no idea how to make an actual webpage. Even just a page that says like hi. If I could get help that would be appreciated I really like it but I actually really like this but I have no idea how to make an actual webpage. Even just a page that says like hi. If I could get help that would be appreciated

App Details

Developer

Bruno Philipe Resende Silva

Platform

ios

Rating

4.1

Last Updated

10/16/2025